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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.35, 1,034.50 and 581.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.35, 1,034.50 and 581.00 is: 870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.35 : 1,034.50 = 581.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.35/1,034.50 = 581.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.35x = 1,034.50 × 581.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.35x = 601,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,040.24/690.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.63

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